Scalpay to Lochmaddy, N Uist

Via the Little Minch. 34 miles.

Set off at 9:10 after hot showers in the local community centre. Paul had already run to the Lighthouse and back. Chris & Nick explored the other harbours avoiding the sheep in the road. Chris took the helm from the mooring and back out under the Scalpay bridge (a first).

S/SE 3 to 4 all day. Beating down N Harris to N Uist via the Little Minch.

At midday decided the Wizards Pool anchorage, 16 miles N of Loch Boisedale was going to be too long a journey. Decided to try Armaddy Bay in Lochmaddy.

Went in past rocks with green/red marks showing the channel. First bay was too small. The second had two buoys in theSE corner as promised. Sailed in to check it out. Plastic rope and a plastic container as the pickup. Used the chin and octoplate bridle for security.

Beautiful. Sheltered. Sunny. Watched 3 deer feeding on the hillside.